2010 summer travel guide
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Life's a beach (... go visit one!) Discover Midwestern sandy shores East and West coast getaways Plus 50 state fairsTRANSCRIPT
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SUMMER TRAVEL
By MELODY PARKER
and Courier wire services
When you daydream about a beach vacation — sinking your toes into sandy beach-es, splashing in crystal-clear waters or reclining (slathered with sunscreen, of course) on a beach towel to soak up some rays — the Midwest probably isn’t uppermost in your mind.
Maybe it should be, because America’s landlocked bread-basket has plenty of great beaches.
Or you may be considering canceling plans for a Gulf Coast getaway in the wake of the recent Louisiana oil spill. There always is the Atlantic seaboard and Pacifi c beaches, but Mid-west beaches are a closer desti-nation for landlubbers.
Using “Midwest” and “sandy
beaches” in the same sentence may sound like an oxymoron, but the central U.S. has plen-ty of lakefront property with proper beaches, even if the water lapping against the sand is a lake, not an ocean.
Nebraska’s Big Mac — Lake McConaughy, near Ogallala — has white, sandy beaches and all sorts of outdoor recreation. Swimmers, water skiers, wind
surfers, boaters and scuba div-ers will fi nd the clear waters refreshing, while fi shermen will enjoy casting lines for rainbow trout, catfi sh, striped bass and walleye. The lake was formed when Kingsley Dam was com-pleted. For scenery, visit the Sandhills or Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Iowa’s own Gull Point at West Lake Okoboji is a popular des-tination. The pebbly beach, located in Gull Point State Park, is a favorite for outdoors-inclined vacationers who enjoy swimming, camping, fi shing and simply relaxing.
Say “beach” and “Chica-go” doesn’t immediately — if ever — pop into your mind. It should, because it is home to Oak Street Beach, a sugar-sand beach along Lake Shore Drive
Surprise! Heartland is home to miles of magnifi cent beaches
Wisconsin Dept. of Tourism Photo
A Door County, Wis., beach at sunset.
Resourceswww.lakemcconaughy.comwww.iowadnr.govwww.chicagoparkdistrict.comwww. carlylelake.comwww.ci.detroit-lakes.mn.uswww.duluthmn.govwww.visitdetroitlakeswww.co.washington.mn.uswww.travelwisconsin.comwww.travelSD.comwww.funlake.com
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May 29-31: Flea Market, Marquette, IA, 800-896-0910, 563-873-3521
June 5: “Sharing our Stories”, Celebrate the 74th season of the Villa Louis with tours of the mansion, historic baseball games, and refreshments, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-2721.
June 11-12: Cajun Fest, Enjoy a “Taste of Louisiana” with Cajun food, music and ball games, St. Feriole Island Ball Park, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-4972.
June 12: Brewfest, Join the Old Man for his annual Brewfest showcasing his handcrafted beers and root beer, Old Man River Restaurant & Brewery McGregor, IA, 563-873-1999.
June 18-20: Flea Market with over 200 vendors, St. Feriole Island along the Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien. 608-326-2280
June 19 thru Sept. 6: Ranger Guided Programs, Hikes, walks and talks presented daily, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Effigy Mounds National Monument, N of Marquette, IA, 563-873-3491.
June 26: Hole in the Sock Gang 1880 Street Theatre, The Old West comes alive in downtown McGregor, IA, with a reenactment of action-packed bank robberies, cowboy shootouts and saloon girls, free show, 800-896-0910.ALSO July 31 and Aug. 28
June 26: Blackhawk Avenue PrairieFest, Downtown Prairie du Chien plays host
to two stages of live music, outdoor
foods & refreshments, restaurant
specials, retail shopping sales galore,
high crafts & fine arts by regional
artisans. Bring your lawn chairs. Call
PDRI at 608-326-7374.
June 26: 1st Annual Lazy River Beer & Wine Festival, A premier
wine & beer tasting event featuring
handcrafted wine from three Iowa
wineries & handcrafted brews from
three Iowa breweries, a hog roast &
other great food, live entertainment,
river cruises & more. Marquette
Riverfront 11a.m. to 5 p.m. For
information or advanced tickets call
800-896-0910.
July 3-4: Independence Day Celebration, Parade,
flea market under the bridge,
fireworks, and more, McGregor/
Marquette, IA, 800-896-0910.
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and the place to be seen in the summer months. The mile-long stretch along Lake Michigan is open from late May to Septem-ber. The famous outdoor bar and grill Castaways is located on lively North Avenue Beach, and Montrose Beach has a dog-friendly area. Lifeguards are on duty daily.
Landlubbers can get a taste of fi rst-class sailing at Ilinois’ Carlyle Lake, about 50 miles east of St. Louis. The state’s larg-est manmade lake off ers swim-ming, fi shing and boating, and it is considered one of the best lakes for sailboats. The 1994 U.S. Olympic Festival Sailing Competition took place here, and sailing races take place reg-ularly during summer months.
Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes — and a sugar-sand beach at Little Detroit Lake. Swimming, boating and fi shing are popular pursuits, and various boats are available to rent. Point Douglas Beach has a sandy beach along the St. Croix River near the Twin Cities, and Lake Superior off ers Park Point, Duluth, on a six-mile sandbar that draws swimmers and hik-ers and lookie-loos who simply want to watch freight ships fl oat past.
Travel to Wisconsin and you’ll fi nd a wealth of opportunity for beachcombing. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore near Bayfi eld off ers 21 islands with a mixture of sandy beaches and sandstone cliff s. Sailing, boat tours, even kayaking are ways to explore the islands. For golden sand dunes and beaches, visit Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan. A boardwalk off ers access to the dunes, and there are opportunities for hiking, picnicking and seeing wildlife. If lighthouses conjure a roman-tic image, see one of the larg-est on the Great Lakes at Point Beach, Two Rivers, which also has sandy beaches.
Although Whitefish Dunes State Park on Lake Michigan is
one of Door County’s most-vis-ited park, it seems almost lonely with its three miles of beach-es, nature center and bluff s to explore. The Sturgeon Bay park is for day use only.
South Dakota’s Angostura Reservoir, located in the south-ern foothills of the Black Hills,
has crystal-clear water and sandy beaches. There’s swim-ming, hiking, biking and a nature trail, too. The Lewis and Clark Recreation Area and lake near Yankton is a summer beach destination with 90 miles of shoreline and beaches.
Missouri has its Lake of the
Ozarks State Park that includes Grand Glaize Beach for swim-mers, while Moonshine Beach at Table Rock Lake in Branson has clear water and a fi ne-sand beach. And there’s plenty of fi shing and water sports.
Other Midwestern beaches worth a look: Oval Beach, Sau-
gatauk, Mich., sugar sands and barrier dunes; Ludington State Park, Mich., seven miles of beaches and dunes; Esch Road Beach, Empire, Mich., sugar sands, a broad cove and forest-ed dunes; and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan City, Ind.
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If you’ve decided to skip any Gulf of Mexico beaches because of the oil spill, the East Coast still has plenty of fun in the sun, sand and ocean.
Take a look at some of the best beaches in coastal states on the Atlantic Ocean — includ-ing Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory (no passport necessary!) — so you won’t waste any more time searching for the best board-walks, white sand, wildlife hab-itats and family fun.
Ogunquit, Maine: Ogunquit Beach is said by VisitMaine.net to be “one of the prettiest 3.5 miles of peninsula beach in the country.” White sand and warm surf make it a popular beach for families. It also is accessible by trolley and has several parking areas, restrooms, lifeguards and snack bars.
Eastham, Mass.: There’s
more to see on Coast Guard Beach than just seagulls. Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, sandy strands, tidal fl ats and salt marsh grasses allow visitors to glimpse sea and shorebirds in their natural habitat — not just squawking for that potato chip you’re eating. It also is a prime swimming beach, but the only access is by shuttle from the Little Creek parking area. The beach includes restrooms and a wheelchair-accessible ramp.
Newport, R.I.: Easton’s Beach — Newport’s only ocean beach — features free weekly summer concerts, a carou-sel and Exploration Center. Cabanas, beach chairs, surf and boogie boards and umbrellas are available to rent. There are restrooms, showers and a snack bar, and the beach is located next to the Cliff Walk, famous in Rhode Island.
New London, Conn.: Vis-itConnecticut.com calls it New
England’s finest beach and boardwalk, and from the looks of it, Ocean Beach Park appears to deliver. Besides the beach, there’s an Olympic-size swim-ming pool with waterslides, Splash park for kids, rides, mini-golf and video arcade, daily activities and a nature walk and observation deck. Also, lifeguards.
Cape May, N.J.: Cape May Beach is offi cially the very fi rst seaside resort in the United States. It was established in 1761, after railroads provided service to Cape Island. Today, it still is a top Jersey Shore desti-nation surrounded by Victorian architecture. Day passes are $5 and lifeguards abound.
Rehoboth Beach, Dela-ware: The Delaware Seashore State Park stretches for 2,800 acres and six miles down the coast. The natural salt marsh
Atlantic seaboard offers fun in the sun, sand and ocean
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Coastal vacations offer fun in the sun, a chance to unwind and listen to the waves at one of America’s many beaches.
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Alabama State FairDates: Not yet scheduled.Major shows: Not yet scheduled.Location: West Birmingham, Ala.Website: alabamastatefair.org
Alaska State FairDates: Aug. 26-Sept. 6Major shows: Collective Soul, Hinder,
Shinedown, Howie Mandel, Ricky Skaggs, Darryl Worley, Jake & Ellwood Blues Review, Kenny Rogers, Boyz II Men, Static Cycle
Location: Palmer, AKWebsite: www.alaskastatefair.org
Arizona State Fair Dates: Oct. 15-Nov. 7 Major shows: Not announced yetLocation: Pheonix, AZWebsite: www.azstatefair.com
Arkansas State Fair Dates: Oct. 8-17Major shows: Not yet announced Location: Little Rock, Ark. Website: www.arkansasstatefair.com
California Expo and
State FairDates: July 14-Aug. 1Major shows: Fab Four Ultimate Trib-
ute, Slaughter, Family Stone, Little Big Town, Rick Springfi eld, Howie Mandel, Martina McBride, Lonestar, the Village People, Foghat, Eddie Money, Paul Ro-driguez, Weird Al Yankovic.
Unusual: Probably the only state fair to sponsor a Grape & Gourmet food and wine tasting, awarding the Golden State Winery of the Year award and featuring more than 80 restaurants, cheeses and award-winning microbrews.
Location: Sacramento, Calif.Website: www.bigfun.org
Colorado State FairDates: Aug. 27-Sept. 6Major shows: Honky Tonk Rodeo
Nights, PRCA Dodge RodeoLocation: Pueblo, Colo.Website: www.coloradostatefair.com
Connecticut
Agricultural FairFounded in 1967 to promote ag-
riculture and educate the public on agriculture’s importance, the Fair was disbanded in 2007.
Delaware State FairDates: July 22-31Major shows: Demolition derby, Paula
Deen, Paramore with Tegan and Sara, Brad Paisley with Easton Corbin and Steel Magnolia, Lynyrd Skynyrd with Jamey Johnson, Rodney Atkins and Craig Morgan with Chris Young, Selena Gomez and The Scene, The Beach Boys and Jason Aldean.
Location: Harrington, Del.
Website: delawarestatefair.com
Florida State FairDates: Always in February. Next fair
in 2011.Major shows: Music, rides, food and
shopping for 12 consecutive daysLocation: Tampa, Fla.Website: fl oridastatefair.com
Georgia State FairDates: Next fair in 2011Location: Central City Park, Macon,
Ga.Website: georgiastatefair.org
Hawaii State FairDates: Now through June 20.Location: Aloha Stadium, Aiea, HI
Eastern Idaho State
Fair “Rock Around the
Stock”Dates: Sept 4-11Major shows: Kenny Rogers and the
Oak Ridge Boys, Foreigner, bull riding championships
Location: Blackfoot, IdahoWebsite: www.funatthefair.com
Illinois State FairDates: Aug. 13-22Major shows: Lady Antebellum, The
Original Kiss Army with Journey Un-authorized, Shinedown with Chevelle, Illinois Symphony Orchestra, MercyMe with 10th Avenue North, Blake Shelton with Candy Coburn, Sandra Lee, Cheap
Trick, Blondie, Selena Gomez with Mitchel Musso, Darius Rucker with Eric Church
Location: Springfi eld, Ill.Website: www.agr.state.il.us/isf/
Indiana State FairDates: Aug. 6-22Major shows: Rascal Flatts with Kellie
Pickler, Chris Tomlin and TobyMac, Keith Urban with Kris Allen, Selena Gomez and The Scene, Jeff Dunham, Sugarland
Location: Indianapolis, Ind.Website: www.in.gov/statefair/
Iowa State Fair Dates: Aug. 12-22Major shows: MercyMe and
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Northeast Iowa Antique Tractor & EnginePower Show - Aug. 14th & 15th, 2010New events are added each year. Each year a different make of Tractoris featured. One event is the crowing of Little Miss & Mr. Sprout. Thisevent is held at the Fredericksburg East Industrial Park.
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DES MOINES — Tickets are on sale for the 2010 Iowa State Fair Grandstand lineup, presented by U.S. Cellular. This year’s state fair is set for Aug. 12 through 22.
Country artists Keith Urban, a two-time Grammy winner in 2005 and 2007, and Sugar-land, a fi rst-time winner in 2008 for their smash-hit “Stay,” are
scheduled to perform Aug. 13 and Aug. 21, respectively. Season 8 American Idol winner Kris Allen will open for Urban, and Gram-my-nominated Little Big Town precedes Sugarland.
Nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow will take the Grand-stand state Aug. 22, with special guest Colbie Caillat.
Hootie and the Blowfi sh front-man Darius Rucker will perform Aug. 19. Opening for Rucker is Candy Coburn.
Perennial rocker Pat Benatar won Grammys four consecutive years beginning in 1980 when she ruled the charts. Benatar, will rock the stage Aug. 17, with REO Speedwagon.
Contemporary Christian icons MercyMe and the Newsboys will kick off the fair’s Grandstand line-up Aug. 11.
Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham’s brand of edgy humor has turned his Comedy Central show into an unprecedented entertainment phenomenon. He and his hilarious troupe of come-
dic sidekicks perform Aug. 15.Rockers Shinedown will return
to the fair on Aug. 14, with open-er Chevelle.
Tickets are available through all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000. All concert events are reserved seating .
Iowa State Fair brings Keith Urban, Sugarland others to stage
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Newsboys, Keith Urban with guest Kris Allen, Shinedown with guest Chevelle, Jeff Dunham, Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon, Daris Rucker with guest Candy Coburn, Boys Like Girls with guests We The Kings, Sugarland, Sheryl Crow with guest Colbie Caillat, Location: Des Moines Website: www.iowastatefair.com
Kansas State FairDates: Sept. 10-19Major shows: Foreigner, Rodney
Atkins, Terry Fator, Oak Ridge Boys, Blake Shelton with James Otto, Mer-cyMe, ZZ Top with Mick Fleetwood Blues Band
Location: Hutchinson, Kan.Website: www.kansasstatefair.com
Kentucky State FairDates: Aug. 19-29Major shows: Sugarland, Jeff Dun-
ham, Rascal Flatts with Kellie Pickler and Chris Young, World’s Champion-ship Horse Show, “Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show,” Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills
Location: Louisville, Ky.Website: kystatefair.org
Louisiana State Fair Dates: Oct. 21-Nov. 7Major shows: Cowboy Mouth, John
Conlee, James Otto, Wayne Toups, Bar-Kays, Randy Rogers Band
Location: Shreveport, La. Website: www.statefairoflouisiana.
com
Maine State FairDates: July 30-Aug. 8Major shows: Swampmaster’s Gator
Show and Exhibit, Aussie Kingdom, Buffalo and Brandy, Backyard Circus, Great American Duck Races, The Ra-dio Gang with Mac McHale
Location: Bangor, MaineWebsite: bangorstatefair.com
Maryland State Fair Dates: Aug. 27-Sept. 6Major shows: Swifty Swine Racing
Pigs, Live Thoroughbred Horseracing, Masters of the Chainsaw
Location: Timonium, Md.Website: marylandstatefair.com
Massachusetts — The
Big EDates: Sept. 17-Oct. 3Major shows: Terry Fator, Jason
Michael Carroll with Jessie James, Danny Gokey, Maximum Velocity
Location: Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, Mass.
Website: thebige.com
Michigan State FairFounded in 1849, the State Fair
will not be held this year because the Governor removed it from the budget due to poor attendance. A grassroots campaign on the website is attempt-ing to reinstate the fair.
Location: Detroit, Mich.Website: michiganstatefair.com
Minnesota State Fair Dates: Aug. 26-Sept. 6Major shows: Carrie Underwood,
Bodeans with Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Rush, Weird Al Yankovic
Location: St. Paul, Minn.Website: www.mnstatefair.org
Mississippi State FairDates: Oct. 6-17Major shows: Not yet scheduled.Location: Jackson, Miss.Website: msfair.net
Missouri State Fair Dates: Aug. 12-22 Major shows: Sheryl Crow and Col-
bie Caillat, Leroy Van Dyke & the Auc-tioneers, Hannibal’s Helen Cornelius with the Country Gold Tour, remaining
acts to be announced Location: Sedalia, Mo. Website: www.mostatefair.com
Montana State Fair Dates: July 30-Aug. 7Major shows: Darius Rucker, U.S.
Marine Corps Band, Styx, Luke Bryan, Lifehouse, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Ander-son, Clay Walker
Location: Great Falls, Mont.Website: www.montanastatefair.com
Nebraska State FairDates: Aug. 27-Sept. 6Major shows: Not yet announcedLocation: Grand Island, Neb.
Website: www.statefair.org
Nevada Territory
Wild West FairDates: Aug 25-29Major Shows: Traditional livestock
shows, carnival, enteratinment, as well as interactive elements that embrace a Wild West theme, including stage coach rides, a mining camp and more.
Location: Reno Livestock Event Cen-ter, Reno, Nev.
Website: www.nvstatefair.com
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5:30-7:30 KROC Rockin’ Recess7:30 River Days Queen Contest
8:00-1:00 am Endless Summer Band (rock n roll oldies)SATURDAY JUNE 19TH
8:00 5K Run/Walk starting at Perrin Park10:00-11:00 Magician at Library
11:00 Parade12:00 Food Stands Open, Volleyball Tournament
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12:30 Bob Bovie & Gail Heil (old time country music)1:00 Bingo & Kid’s Waterball Fight3:00 Happy Feet Dance Performance
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New Hampshire —
Hopkinton State FairDates: Sept. 2-6, 2010Major shows: Not yet scheduledLocation: Contoocook, N.H.Website: hsfair.org
New Jersey State
Fair/Sussex County
Farm and Horse ShowDates: Aug. 6-15Major shows: SpectaCross: A Cyclo-
cross Bike Race, wood chopping com-petition, fi ddlers competition, PALMRA Lawnmower Racing, demolition derby, fi reworks
Location: Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, N.J.
Website: newjerseystatefair.org
New Mexico State Fair Dates: Sept. 10-26Major shows: Not yet announcedLocation: Albuquerque, N.M. Website: www.exponm.com
The Great New York
State FairDates: Aug. 26-Sept. 6
Major shows: Rihanna, Justin Bieber with Sean Kingston, Rush, Rascal Flatts with Kellie Pickler and Chris Young, Blue Oyster Cult, Kansas, Blues Traveler, Lady Antebellum, Eli Young Band
Location: Empire Expo Center, Syra-cuse, N.Y.
Website: nysfair.org
North Carolina
State FairDates: Oct. 14-24Major shows: Not yet scheduled.Location: Raleigh, N.C.Website: ncstatefair.org
North Dakota State
Fair Dates: July 23-31Major shows: Brooks & Dunn, KISS,
Eric Church and The Band Perry, Buck-cherry, Darius Rucker, Sugarland,
Location: State Fair Center, Minot, N.D. Website: www.ndstatefair.com
Oklahoma State Fair Dates: Sept. 16-26Major shows: Yet to be announced Location: State Fair Park, Oklahoma
City Website: www.okstatefair.com
Ohio State FairDates: July 28-Aug. 8Major shows: Rascal Flatts with Kel-
lie Pickler and Chris Young, World Pro Wrestling, Selena Gomez, David Sanborn with George Duke, Jeff Dunham, Jeremy Camp, The Harry James Orchestra, Darius Rucker, Heart, Sandra Lee
Location: Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio
Website: ohiostatefair.com
Oregon State Fair Dates: Aug. 27-Sept. 6Major shows: Bill Engvall, Vanessa
Hudgens, Doodlebops, Gary Allan, Weird Al Yankovic, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Garrison Keillor, Willie Nelson, Tracy Lawrence and Chris Cagle, Poison, Ramon Ayala.
Location: Salem, Ore.Website: www.oregonstatefair.org
Pennsylvania —
Bloomsburg FairDates: Sept. 25-Oct. 2Major shows: Not yet scheduled.Location: Bloomsburg Fairground,
Bloomsburg, Pa.Website: bloomsburgfair.com
Rhode Island —
Washington County
FairLargest agriculture fair in Rhode Island.Dates: Aug. 11-15Major shows: Not yet scheduled.
Location: Richmond, R.I.Website: washingtoncountyfair-ri.com
South Carolina
State FairDates: Oct. 13-25Major shows: Not yet scheduled.Location: Columbia, S.C.Website: scstatefair.org
South Dakota
State FairDates: Sept. 2-6
Major shows: Oak Ridge Boys, Three Dog Night,
Location: Huron, S.D.Website: www.sdstatefair.com
Tennessee State FairDates: Sept. 10-19Major shows: Not yet scheduled.Location: Nashville Expo Center, Nash-
ville, Tenn.Website: tennesseestatefair.org
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habitat coexists with sunbathers and swimmers, who have access to bathhouses and restrooms. There also are lifeguards on patrol. Umbrellas, chairs and rafts may be rented on site.
Ocean City, Md.: Named one of AOL Travel’s Top Ten East Coast Family Vacations Under $250 in 2008, and one of the Travel Chan-nel’s best boardwalks in the coun-try, Ocean City features free movie nights on the beach, free parking and bayside restaurants along the boardwalk like The Dough Roller, a popular Ocean City pizza chain.
Virginia Beach, Va.: The state’s motto, “Virginia is for Lovers,” could apply to Virginia Beach’s well-maintained, free beaches. A 3-mile oceanfront boardwalk, the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Water-park and Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center all provide family-friendly fun. Visitors can rent bicycles, tandems and roller blades as well as umbrellas, boogie boards and slingback chairs.
Harkers Island, N.C.: If you prefer your beaches off the beat-en path, Cape Lookout National Seashore is for you. With three undeveloped barrier islands on the state’s Crystal Coast encom-passing 55 miles, the beaches are accessible only by ferry or private boat, and natural activities are the norm — think birding, kayaking and primitive camping.
Myrtle Beach, S.C.: We’d be remiss were we not to mention the hugely-popular spring break destination of Myrtle Beach, named a top beach destination by several sources like Trip Advi-sor and Yahoo Travel. Sixty miles of soft, sandy beaches comprise the Grand Strand, which includes North and South Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach and Garden City. Take in nightlife, amusement parks, golfi ng and, of course, life-guarded beaches as far as the eye can see.
Fripp Island, S.C.: Almost the opposite of Myrtle Beach today, Fripp Island historically was a pirate hideaway, and there’s rumors of buried treasure some-
where. Even if you don’t fi nd it, there still is plenty to discover on this wildlife sanctuary and 3.5 miles of uncrowded beach.
Tybee Island, Ga.: “Where Savannah goes to let her hair down,” Tybee Island Beach is just 20 minutes east of Georgia’s fi rst city and is one of the most laid-back beaches in the state. Check out the Tybee Island Lighthouse, the oldest and tallest active light-house in the state; go on a dolphin
tour; kayak the salt marshes, visit the sea turtle nesting grounds and, of course, check out the fi ve miles of beaches.
Amelia Island, Fla.: Listed as a historic site on the National Reg-ister of Historic Places, American Beach was popular with African Americans since its inception in 1935 because blacks weren’t allowed at the more-affluent white beaches in nearby Jackson-ville until the passage of the Civil
Rights Act in 1964. Nevertheless, the beach’s history — visited by celebrities like Ray Charles and Zora Neale Hurston — plus its refusal to “sell out” to developers has won it local, if not widespread, appeal.
Cocoa, Fla.: Just a short drive from Orlando, Cocoa Beach was once a secret treasure of Cocoa until the Kennedy Space Center popped up 20 minutes away. Now, day cruises, airboat rides and Ron
Jon Surf Shop bring out tourists in droves, as do the 12 miles of beaches and Cocoa Beach Pier.
Luquillo Beach, Puerto Rico:One of the most-photographed beaches in Puerto Rico, Luquillo Beach is both pristine and family friendly. The water is calm thanks to a perfectly-situated coral reef. There also are picnic areas, chang-ing rooms and showers and the crescent bay Luquillo Beach is only 30 miles from the capital.
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CHICAGO (AP) — One of Chica-go’s most famous females got a shine in anticipation of her 10th anniversary at Field Museum.
The Tyrannosaurus rex skel-eton known as Sue went on dis-play at the museum 10 years ago this month, and museum offi -cials anticipate big crowds at events marking the anniversary.
Riding a hydraulic lift, Bill Simpson, the museum’s collec-tions manager of fossil verte-brates, pointed a hose at Sue and gently blew the dust off her 42-foot-long frame. Then he took a big bottle brush to get to the dust inside nostrils and between teeth, ribs and other bones.
“She’s become one of the things people come to Chicago to see,” said Simpson, who is the only person allowed to clean Sue. “We want her to look her best.”
In fact, after going without such a cleaning for about 65 mil-lion years, Sue now gets a simi-lar star treatment once every six months or so.
Thanks to movies like “Jurassic Park,” there is no bigger name among dinosaurs than the T. rex,
and there’s no more famous — or complete — T. rex on display
anywhere in the world than Sue, Simpson said.
A series of events marking her anniversary at the museum begins later this month and will run through early December. The events include the screen-ing of a new 3-D movie, “Walk-ing the T. rex: The Story of Sue,” and a display of a robotic Sue.
Another Sue, fossil hunter
Sue Hendrickson, will visit the museum later this month. Hen-drickson discovered the T. rex skeleton in 1990 in South Dako-ta and it was named for her.
Simpson said research is still being done on Sue, including work to determine whether she is a Sue or a Stan.
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Field Museum cleans T. rex Sue for her 10th anniversary
AP PHOTO
Bill Simpson, Field Museum collections manager of fossil vertebrates, gave the T. rex Sue’s 42-foot-long frame a cleaning with a big brush. She’s getting spiffed up for her 10th anniversary at the museum.
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By MELODY PARKER
If you’re looking for a sur-fi n’ safari, Huntington Beach is California’s offi cial Surf City USA.
It’s one of the West Coast’s classic beaches, and one of sev-eral Southern California desti-nations for Midwesterners who want to let their hair down, grab a boogie board and taste the salt air on their lips. Heck, you might even channel Moon-doggie and Gidget or Annette and Frankie, not to mention discover you have total recall of every Beach Boys and Jan and Dean song lyric.
Huntington Beach Pier off ers as-far-as-the-eye-can-see ocean views. Grab your fl ip-fl ops and Hawaiian shirt and stroll the Pier. Grab dinner at Ruby’s, a diner that sits so far at the end of the pier it’s like eat-ing in the middle of the ocean. There’s lots to see and do along the pier and downtown.
Catalina Island is one of the Channel Islands. It is popu-lar for its world-class diving at places like Bird Rock. Explore the boardwalk at Santa Cruz, dine at Beach House in Laguna Beach and marvel at the rugged coastline of Big Sur.
Oregon also has its share of rugged scenery with approxi-mately 363 miles of coast. According to traveloregon.com, the coastline features diverse terrain including cliff s, evergreen forests, Sahara-like dunes and sandy beaches. Quaint towns serve up attrac-tions and seafood, historic lighthouses, museums, art gal-leries and more.
Near Florence are the Sea Lion Caves, the world’s larg-est sea cave according to Guin-ness World Records. According to the webiste, you can take the elevator down 12 stories to the cavernous basalt open-ing to hear the chorus of bark-ing Steller sea lions up close . Explore local shops, a river-front boardwalk and the Siu-
slaw Pioneer Museum in Old Town Florence before digging into a meal of grilled snap-per or fresh Dungeness crab at Feast Restaurant.
One of 2010’s top destina-tions is the big island of Hawaii. The island has plenty to off er, including black sand beaches,
white sand beaches and warm water. Listed as one of the top 10 best beaches in the world is Hapuna Beach, a white sand beach perfect for swimming, bodyboarding and snorkeling. You also can take a glass-bot-tom boat adventure along the Kona coastline.
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A bay view scene on the big island of Hawaii.
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FAIRSFrom page 8
Texas State Fair Dates: Sept. 24-Oct. 17 Location: Fair Park, Dallas Website: www.bigtex.com
Utah State FairDates: Sept. 9-19Location: Salt Lake CityWebsite: www.utah-state-fair.com
Vermont State FairDates: Sept. 3-12Major shows: Demolition derby,
Charley Pride, Magic of Lance Gifford, Rosaire’s Racing Pigs, Galaxy Girl, Rosaire’s Bears, Jason Huneke
Location: Rutland, Vt.Website: vermontstatefair.net
State Fair of VirginiaDates: Sept. 23-Oct. 3Location: The Meadow Event Park,
Doswell, Vir.Website: statefair.com
State Fair of
West VirginiaDates: Aug. 13-21Location: Lewisburg, W.V.Website: wvstatefair.com
Puyallup Washington
State FairDates: Sept. 10-26Major shows: Kenny Rogers with the
Tacoma Symphony, Willie Nelson, Chris Botti and Natalie Cole, Dierks Bentley, Fiestas Patrias, Daryl Hall & John Oates, MercyMe and Jeremy Camp, Heart, Puyallup Rodeo
Location: Puyallup, Wash.Website: www.thefair.com
Wisconsin State FairDates: Aug. 5-15, 2010Major shows: Golden Acrobats, Col-
gate Country Showdown, Fran Cosmo, Think Floyd, Kids From Wisconsin, Sounds of the Supremes, Loverboy, Molly Hatchet, Cowboy Mouth, Daryl Stuermer: Genesis Rewired, 4 Troops
Location: West Allis, Wis.Website: wistatefair.com
Wyoming State Fair Dates: Aug. 14-24Major shows: Joe Diffi e with guests
Locash Cowboys, Wyoming Stock Dog Cattle Trials, Championship Arm Wres-tling, Sheep Dog Trials
Location: Douglas, WyomingWebsite: www.wystatefair.com
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HARTFORD, Ill. (AP) — The harrowing trek of explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark across uncharted America two centuries ago took perseverance — as did construction of an observation tower that overlooks the Mississippi and Missouri rivers and will bear their names.
A decade after the landmark was conceived, the 180-foot-tall building with twin towers will give visitors a panoramic gander at the spot where the rivers meet and, to the south, a view of the St. Louis skyline and its glistening Gateway Arch.
The observation tower com-plements the nearby Lewis and Clark State Historic Site com-memorating Camp Dubois, where explorers who accom-panied Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were trained and equipped before sojourn-ing west at President Thomas Jeff erson’s behest.
Hartford officials broke ground on the project in late 2002 and originally expected it to be completed by Dec. 12, 2003 — the bicentennial of the explorers’ arrival at Camp
Dubois. Lewis and Clark later traveled along the Missouri River, across the Rocky Moun-tains and to the Pacifi c Ocean.
The Lewis and Clark Confl u-ence Tower has three observa-tion decks of varying heightss, which are accessible by either
stairs or an elevator. It is located near Near Hartford, just north-east of St. Louis, along Illinois Route 3.
The tower will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon-day through Saturday and from noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays.
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Lewis and Clark towers to open in southern Illinois
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The 180-foot-tall building with twin towers gives visitors a bird’s eye view of where the Mississippi and Missouri rivers converge.
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Here’s a list of the nation’s his-torical hot spots from Nation-al Park Service data, and all of these family-friendly trips keep you fi rmly grounded in the U.S. With ancient petroglyphs and eerie cave dwellings, war-scarred memorials and islands reachable only by boat — and, let’s not for-get the iconic Statue of Liberty — travelers get a taste of our rich past.■ Statue of Liberty, N.Y., N.J.
Perhaps the most recognized symbol of freedom and democ-racy in the world, the Statue of
Liberty is one of the most-vis-ited monuments in the nation. In July 2009, visitors were again permitted to visit the statue’s crown, which had been closed to the public since Sept. 11, 2001. Reserve tickets online for all vis-its, and be prepared for long ferry lines and large crowds.
More info: www.nps.gov/STLI■ World War II Valor in the Pacifi c, Hawaii
The survivors at the somber USS Arizona Memorial in Hono-lulu are living history of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, which preceded the United States’ entrance into World War II. The
reverent memorial educates visi-tors through survivors’ fi rsthand accounts, museum exhibits and the opportunity to refl ect on the underwater remains of the USS Arizona. The Arizona is acces-sible only by boat.
More info: www.nps.gov/valr■ Canyon de Chelly, Ariz.
The ruins of indigenous Ana-sazi and Navajo tribes sit among distinct rock formations in Can-yon de Chelly in Chinle, about 250 miles from Flagstaff . The national monument is unique: It’s entirely on Navajo Tribal Trust Land and sustains a com-munity of Navajo. The taller spire of the 800-foot Spider Rock is believed to be the home of Spider Grandmother, the creator of the world, according to traditional Navajo beliefs. The elevation at the park ranges from 5,500 at the visitor center to more than 7,000 feet. Be prepared for sud-den weather changes.
More info: www.nps.gov/cach■ Devils Tower National Monu-ment, Wyo.
The fi rst of all the national monuments, Devils Tower was created by Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. Its name comes from the 1,267-foot-tall rock forma-tion that was a sacred site for many Native American tribes. Today the park attracts mountain climbers from around the world who try to scale the tower’s verti-cal walls as well as to enjoy the park’s woodlands, grasslands and pine forests.
More info: www.nps.gov/deto/index.htm■ Little Bighorn Battlefi eld
National Monument, Mont.Little Bighorn Battlefi eld is
where Gen. George A. Custer and 263 members of the U.S. Army’s 7th Cavalry died while fi ghting several thousand Chey-enne, Sioux and Arapaho war-riors in the famous battle of 1876. Although the park was conceived as a memorial to the American soldiers, today both the 7th Cal-vary and the Native American warriors who gave their lives in this confl ict are honored.
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U.S. monuments are family-friendly vacation spots
The USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu is a living history reminder of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and World War II valor in the Pacifi c.
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The Statue of Liberty is one of the most-visited monuments in the nation, the most recognized symbol of freedom in the world.
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With summer on the horizon, hotels and resorts are rolling out the red carpet to lure families for a weekend, week or longer. Here are some options:
1. Explore New Orleans. Take in a terrifi c trio of options when you visit the Big Easy. From now through Aug. 31, stay at the centrally located New Orleans Marriott and opt for the Audubon Trio Getaway, which includes breakfast for two adults and two children and a choice of four tickets to the Audubon Zoo, Aquarium of the Americas or Audubon Insectarium. Stroll through the French Quarter and along the Riverwalk to see street performers and musicians. If time allows, take in the New Orleans Children’s Museum. When booking, use rate code EB5.
Contact: (888) 364-1200; www.neworleansmarriott.com; www.auduboninstitute.org
2. VIP experience. From stretch limousine transporta-tion to a private hot-air balloon tour, the three-night Red Car-pet Package at Villas of Grand Cypress Golf Resort in Orlando, Fla., promises to make every-one in the family feel like rock stars. Relax in a luxurious two-bedroom villa before heading to Walt Disney World, Univer-sal Orlando or SeaWorld for the day. During the stay, parents can play golf and enjoy a massage while the kids get top treatment at the property’s Kids Camp.
Contact: (877) 330-7376; www.grandcypress.com
3. A royal experience. If you have yet to see the King Tut exhibit, consider making it the centerpiece of a family trip to the Big Apple. During the exhibition’s run in New York, its fi nal stop before returning to Egypt, the Westin New York at Times Square is off ering VIP access to view the Pharaoh’s treasures. With VIP status, you’ll get front-of-the-line access without the limitation of timed entrances or blackout
dates. Located at the Discovery Times Square Exposition, just
minutes from the hotel, you and your family will see more than
120 artifacts.Contact: (212) 201-2700; www.
westinny.com. About the exhib-it: www.discoverytsx.com.
Nashua PlainfieldMAY 29th, 6:30pm & July 17th, 6:30pmFigure 8 Race, Fairgrounds, www.Henricksracing.comJUNE 12TH9:30-11:00am-Tractor Ride at Welcome CenterFloyd County 6:00pm - Truck & Tractor Pull, FairgoundsJUNE 17TH, 18TH & 19THCity Wide Garage SalesJUNE 18TH, 19TH & 20THBluegrass Campout & Jam Sessions, Fairgroundsmore info at 563-382-1929JUNE 25TH, 26TH & 27THWater over the Dam Days CelebrationMost events are at Cedar View Boat Park
JUNE 27TH2:00pm - Chuckwagon Races, Fairgroundswww.chuckwagonracers.com
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RACE OFREMEMBRANCEThis year’s race will be at 8:00 a.m. May 29, 2010. It will include: kid’s fun run, EF5K run/walk, and the Ed Thomas 10K. Check it out at: www.parkersburgrace.webs.com All monies raised will go to benefit the town pool or the Ed ThomasFamily Fund
Parade @ 11:00 (line up at high school at 10:00) Smiley Train during & after,Crowning of Parkersburg Queen, Little Mr & Miss Parkersburg& Moment of Silence @ 12:30, Food Vendors available, Historical Home tours & $1 malts 11:00 - 2:00; Home Based BusinessesSidewalk Sales & RedStone dollars at participating stores with auction at 3:30Beer Tent starts at 3:00 on N Main Street, Lion’s Duck Race at 3:00Rising Sun Karate Demo 1:00; Petting Zoo & Children Activities @ Rotary Park 2:00, Tour of Homes 2:00 - 4:00 (ticket $5 @ Redstone)Sugar Daddies (bring lawn chairs) 3:00 - 4:30Nate & The Moonlighters Street Dance 7:00 - 11:00 (bring lawn chairs)
Parkersburg Day - May 29, 2010 June 5 City Wide Garage SalesJune 6: 9:30 am Community Church Service in the ParkJune 7: 6:30 Little kids parade 7:00 Lil Miss & Mr. Announcement of Miss Aplington 2010 AND of Citizen of the Year 2010 Entertainment: Dennis Stickfort Family(Gospel & Patriotic Selections) Community Club Grill out supperJune 8: 6:30 Big Parade (line up at ARC west end of town) 7:00 Announcement of Parade Winners Scouts annual Chicken Dinner Entertainment: Harmony Rox Quartet - Quartet from the Sweet Adelines,Both Days: Smith Amusement Carnival; Variety of local food vendors All activities will be at the City Park (located 7th & Howard)
Aplington Good Ole Days - June 5-8, 2010
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Visitors to the Strato-sphere tower in Las Vegas no longer need an elevator to get down from Sin City’s highest building.
A new ride is giving daredevils a cable,
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SkyJump Las Vegas has opened as the world’s highest commercial decelerator descent.
A cable line guides jumpers down from a metal platform, with views of the Las Vegas Strip along the way.
The ride was certifi ed by Guinness World Records as the highest of its kind.
Stratosphere jump open to daredevils
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Even if you aren’t tempted by Sin City’s allure, Las Vegas can be a relatively cheap and easy place to start a trip to other parks in the Southwest.
The Grand Canyon, the grand-daddy of them all, was the sec-ond-most visited national park
last year, and it’s no wonder why. A mile deep and sometimes 15 miles wide, with rock layers of all colors going back 2 million years, it over-whelms with its immensity.
Don’t think about hiking all the way down to the Colorado River unless you’re an experienced backpacker — it’s a steep, hot 8-mile hike. For that matter, don’t
think you can just look over the rim and see straight down to the river.
The North Rim, the cooler, more secluded side, is 275 miles from Vegas and accessed via I-15 through Utah. With an elevation of 8,000 feet, it’s higher and only open from mid-May to mid-October.
Admission: $25 per car for seven
days. Info: www.nps.gov/grcaZion National Park, with its high
plateaus and a maze of deep can-yons, is No. 7 on the list of most visited parks. It’s about 150 miles northeast of Las Vegas via I-15.
From April 1 to Oct. 31, the Zion Canyon Scenic drive is accessible only by free shuttle buses.
Admission: $25 per vehicle
for seven days. Info: www.nps.gov/zion
Bryce Canyon National Park, with its colorful spires and horse-shoe-shaped amphitheaters, is about 270 miles northeast of Vegas, farther off I-15.
Admission: $25 per vehicle for seven days. Info: www.nps.gov/brca
Vegas is a great jumping-off point to nearby national parks
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By CHERYL WITTENAUER
The Associated Press
When Ron Powers was growing up in the little Missouri town of Hannibal in the 1940s and ’50s, he would walk to the town’s his-toric district with a friend and marvel at the variety of license plates on visitors’ cars.
“None of us had ever been any-where, but they had come to see us,” said Powers, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and historian. “It meant something to us. It added to the majesty of the town.
“One of our guys made it.”That “guy,” Samuel Clemens,
better known as Mark Twain, is one of America’s greatest literary fi gures. And his 19th-century life and novels draw visitors to Han-nibal, the Mississippi River town of his boyhood.
Offi cials hope even more liter-ary pilgrims will come this year to mark the centenary of the author’s death and see the place that inspired Twain’s master-pieces, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.”
Last year Hannibal welcomed 300,000 people, 60,000 of them to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum. While the town also off ers river cruises, cave tours and enough other attrac-tions for a two-day visit, museum executive director Cindy Lovell said Hannibal is a “holy land” for Twainiacs like herself. She said she “walked around in a daze” on her fi rst visit, adding: “I see other people who react the same way. A young man from India who
openly cried, he was so moved to be here.”
Clemens lived in Hannibal from age 4 to 18, and the caves, cem-eteries and islands off the mighty river that he wandered as a boy are still here, along with his family’s simple clapboard house and the home of his fi rst sweetheart, the inspiration for Becky Thatcher
from “Tom Sawyer.” Both homes are owned by the museum.
In his autobiography, Twain wrote, “In the small town of Han-
nibal, Missouri, when I was a boy, everybody was poor but didn’t know it; and everybody was com-fortable and did know it.”
Exhibits in the museum, which curator Henry Sweets built up from the original couple of rooms to an institution, feature Twain’s books and the experiences that inspired them, along with such artifacts as the writer’s desk and chair. Also on display are 15 origi-nal drawings Norman Rockwell created in 1935 to illustrate com-memorative editions of “Tom Sawyer” and “Huckleberry Finn.”
Newspaper clippings, pho-tographs and documents recall Twain’s family life in Hannibal
and his later visits to bury his mother and give out diplomas to the high-school graduates of 1902. Twain died at his home in Connecticut on April 21, 1910.
Museum properties also include an interpretive center, the Huck-leberry Finn House, the offi ce of Clemens’ father, who was a jus-tice of the peace, and Grant’s Drug Store, above which the Clemens family lived when they fell on hard times.
Clemens later worked as a Mis-sissippi River pilot during the golden age of steamboats. His pen name, Mark Twain, was a term used by boatsmen to indicate water depth.
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Special events planned for Year of Mark TwainSamuel Clemens’ boyhood home is one of the properties in the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum. The home of his fi rst sweetheart, the inspiration for Becky Thatcher, is also owned by the museum.
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If you goMark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum: www.marktwainmuseum.org or
573-221-9010.Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site: About 45 minutes from Hannibal.
Closed for repairs; due to reopen later this spring. www.mostateparks.com/twainsite.htm or 573-565-3449.
Twain on Main River Festival, May 29-30.Smithsonian Institution exhibition on American roots music at the Mark
Twain Museum gallery, May 1-June 12.Tom Sawyer Days, whitewashing, frog-jumping and seed-spitting contests,
July 2-4.Concert by bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley, Sept. 26, 4 p.m., $15.For information: www.twain2010.org/Hannibal Tourism: www.visithannibal.
com.
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44TH ANNUAL NORDIC FEST — JULY 22-24Nordic Fest begins with
Thursday night’s opening
ceremony, followed by two
days of fun activities, deli-
cious food, lively dancing,
a colorful parade, intricate
costumes, traditional crafts
and boundless entertainment. Celebrate the Scandinavian
spirit! 800-382-FEST (3378)www.nordicfest.com
DECORAH GREEN INITIATIVEAugust 20, 21, 22
– Featuring tours of
‘off-the-grid’ homes
using wind & solar
energy, organic farms,
live entertainment,
biodiesel & hybrid
fleet vehicles at
Luther College, locally grown foods featured in downtown
restaurants, educational seminars, open forums, outdoor
recreational opportunities and more! A fun family learning
experience. www.digindecorah.com
HOTEL WINNESHIEKThrough a $14
million renovation,
Hotel Winneshiek in
downtown Decorah has
been lovingly restored
to its original splendor.
The hotel features a
restaurant, day spa,
complimentary continental breakfast, and on-site conference
facilities. Romance and Getaway packages available.
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COUNTRY INN BY CARLSONThis award winning, beautifully renovated 50
room hotel, offers suites & amenities galore!
Complimentary breakfast, free wireless, busi-
ness center, pool & spa, 37” TV’s, 24-hour coffee/
tea bar, cookies, fruit and candy! Meeting room
to accommodate 35 people.
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SEED SAVERS EXCHANGEExplore the beautiful
preservation, trial and
display gardens at
Heritage Farm, or take
an invigorating hike on
more than eight miles of
scenic trails. The Lillian
Goldman Visitors Center
and Garden Shop is the place to go for heirloom seeds and
transplants galore, as well as unique gifts, cookbooks and
gardening tools.
563-382-5990, www.seedsavers.org
WINNESHIEK WILDBERRY WINERYWinneshiek Wildberry
Winery is on a 140-year-
old family farm with
beautiful vineyards
and landscaping. Last
Sat. in Sept. is annual
Grape Stomp and Grape
Picking Contest. Enjoy free wine
tasting daily. Artisian gift shop features over 30 local
artists. Grounds feature over 60 varieties of tea roses and
a vegetable garden trail.
563-735-5809, www.wwwinery.com
AMUNDSON'S CLOTHINGWhen you dress well you feel good.
Amundson's Clothing is the area's premier
men's clothing store. From casual, everyday to
formal attire, Amundson's can help with their
exceptional customer service and wide array of
quality brands and accessories. Special orders
and alterations also available.
563-382-5761www.amundsonsclothing.com
RUBAIYATRubaiyat features a
seasonal American
menu, emphasizing
cuisine that both look
and taste clean and
composed. Our com-
mitment to using the highest quality products, in season, and
local is evident in our menu. Experience "Iowa's Largest Wine
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ONEOTA FOOD COOPA full-service grocery store featuring fresh, local and organic foods. Deli serves
hot entrees, salads, sandwiches, soups, desserts and espresso drinks. A variety
of packaged groceries, local and organic produce, dairy, meat and seafood, bulk
foods, breads and baked goods, wine and beer, nutritional supplements, and
body care are also available.
563-382-4666, www.oneotacoop.com
VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN-AMERICANMUSEUMUSA Today named Vesterheim one of “ten
great places in the nation to admire American
folk art.” With 24,000 artifacts and 16 his-
toric buildings, this national treasure uses the
Norwegian-American experience as a lens to
explore the diversity of an immigrant nation.
Open all year. 563-382-9681www.vesterheim.org
CRAFT'S AT BLUFFTONA fresh air, up close, opportunity to learn
about Jacob sheep in a beautiful country set-
ting adjacent to the Bluffton Fir Stand. Dating
back to biblical times, the black and white
spotted sheep have multiple horns. Their
fleeces are prized by spinners and weavers.
563-735-5533www.craftsatbluffton.com
13TH ANNUAL NE IOWA
ARTISTS' STUDIO TOUROctober 1, 2 & 3www.iowaarttour.com
BILY CLOCKS MUSEUM563-562-3569www.bilyclocks.org
CHIMNEY ROCK CANOE
RENTAL & CAMPGROUND877-787-2267www.chimneyrocks.com
PORTER HOUSE MUSEUM563-382-8465www.porterhousemuseum.com
SAMPSON SPRINGS
CAMPGROUND563-382-4849www.sampsonspringscampground.com
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Matisse’s art focusof exhibit in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A new exhibi-tion at the Art Institute of Chi-cago takes a close — sometimes even microscopic — look at one short and enigmatic phase in the 65-year-long artistic career of France’s Henri Matisse.
Matisse, who lived from 1869 to 1954, often is seen as the least controversial and the most serene of the great 20th cen-tury modernists. Though his occasional early sculptures are darker, Matisse’s paintings and prints seem to live in a sunny place outside of time. Their tone of bright calm makes their reproductions favored decor for hospital corridors.
Looking at them, you would not know that Matisse lived through both world wars and the Great Depression, or that Paris fell to enemy troops twice in his lifetime — in 1871 and 1940.
That period is the focus of the new exhibition “Matisse: Radi-cal Invention, 1913-1917,” now open at the Art Institute of Chicago.
It contains nearly 120 of Matisse’s paintings, sculptures, etchings and drawings — many from that crucial period, but some from before and after.
The exhibition runs in Chicago through June 20. It will be on display at the Museum of Mod-ern Art in New York from July 18 through Oct. 11.
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